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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming HALLETTSVILLE ISD agenda. There are 5 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Appointing Representative to County Appraisal Board
The school board is appointing its representative to the Lavaca County Central Appraisal District (CAD) board. The CAD determines property values, which directly impacts every homeowner’s tax bill, making this a crucial appointment that can either protect or harm taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the HISD Board before the meeting. ‘Regarding Item 7.B, who is the proposed nominee for the Lavaca CAD board, and what is their public position on protecting homeowners from aggressive appraisal increases?’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Appraisals
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New School Resource Officer Program Funding
The board is discussing creating a new School Resource Officer (SRO) program, which would be funded by the district. While school safety is a priority, this creates a new, permanent expense for taxpayers that will need to be funded every year.
Response
DEMAND A FISCAL NOTE: Contact the HISD Board. ‘Before approving an SRO program under Item 8.B.1, please present a detailed five-year cost projection and explain how this new, ongoing expense will be funded without raising property taxes.’
💰 Impact: New Annual Expense
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Approval of New School Materials
The board is voting to approve new, unspecified materials for all schools. While the district made these available for public review, parents should verify they are age-appropriate and free from ideological agendas before the board approves the purchase.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The district shared these materials on 9/2/2026. Parents should review them immediately for any concerning content and voice concerns to the board before the vote on Item 7.H.
💰 Impact: Politicized Classroom Content
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Shifting Money in District Savings Account
The board is voting on ‘fund balance designation and undesignation.’ This accounting maneuver can be used to move money between accounts, potentially making the district’s financial position look weaker than it is to justify future tax increases.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the HISD Board. ‘Regarding Item 7.I, please provide a clear, plain-English explanation of which funds are being moved, where they are going, and why. Taxpayers deserve a transparent accounting of the district’s savings.’
💰 Impact: Obscured Financial Health
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New Employee Referral Bonus Program
The board is considering creating a new incentive program to pay for employee referrals. This is a new spending initiative using taxpayer funds for recruitment bonuses.
Response
MONITOR FOR DETAILS: Ask the board to clarify the total expected cost of the employee referral incentive program in Item 8.C and to establish clear metrics to prove it is more effective than traditional recruiting.
💰 Impact: New Spending Program
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